Dunfermline v The Scottish Cup holders

[Panda]

Was gonna post this in the Motherwell match thread, but seems apt to just start this one early.

Was just saying to someone on my way home from work there that the Dunfermline tie being away is the best thing that can happen to us.

If it had been at home, of course it increases our chances of winning, but it's another 9,000 home crowd, a win expected, and even if we get through it's not going to give our season a massive lift. The same way it didn't when we beat Raith Rovers in the last round. Sometimes even reaching Hampden gets a muted response.

But away from home, Saturday night, 2000-3000 travelling fans - maybe even more - the away end buzzing. One of those nights that - if we win - you get that connection between the fans and the players that we've seldom had this season. The new signings get to see just how good our away support can be if they deliver good performances.

A "proper cup tie" if you like, a chance to make Neil Lennon greet. It's something to look forward to which we really, really needed to keep the enthusiasm going for this season.

Also, despite Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell having significantly better league seasons than us, the odds on us winning a trophy are a lot shorter than it is for them, which is really quite something. 

Tickets: Stand behind the goal holds 3,000. When Hibs sold it out they were given an extra 1,000 in the main stand and in the stand opposite, turning the ground almost into a 50/50 split. Saturday night will put a few off but we'll still take very decent numbers I'm sure.

[Jute]

According to Pars fans they would expect us to get the East Stand (usual away stand behind the goal) and half the North Stand (one opposite Main Stand) to start with which is roughly 4,400 tickets. Think that should be enough with the game live on TV. 

[TheDonbytheDee]

Would have faniced this if not so late at night, just don't fancy the late night trek up the road.  

I reckon it will be a cracking tie though. 

[Ajja]

Would it be rude to point out that we have lost our last 7 away games, scoring only once (Parkhead) and conceding 16? Apart from the honking form, I agree it could be a cracker and I’m buzzing for it. 

[Jute]

Stick this in here. For quarter final Gyamfi (whatever happened to him), Keskinen, Milanovic and Palaversa are all one yellow card away from a suspension in the cup. Yellow cards are zeroed after the quarter finals. 

[TheDonbytheDee]

I'm not one for getting carried away, but Hearts bottling the league and us winning the cup, does have a nice symmetry to it.

 

[swaddon]

Last time we won the Scottish Cup, we knocked out Dunfermline on the way.

It's coming hame again.

[mondo_notion]

Tickets on sale for this one next week?  Anyone know?

[Bukta Bertie]

Already the poison of negativity is seeping through so many comments. Home or away it matters not. Aberdeen will beat Dunfermline. Hampden awaits.

Get your hotels booked.

[Panda]

29 minutes ago, Bukta Bertie said:

Already the poison of negativity is seeping through so many comments.

There's not a single comment in this thread suggesting we'll lose

[Bukta Bertie]

That's good news. For there is absolutely no reason for it. We will win. 

[Panda]

Just now, Bukta Bertie said:

That's good news. For there is absolutely no reason for it. We will win. 

You've jinxed it. Definitely getting beat now.

#LutzOut

#LevenOut

#SackTheBoard

[Bukta Bertie]

Just now, Panda said:

You've jinxed it. Definitely getting beat now.

#LutzOut

#LevenOut

#SackTheBoard

That would be a novelty as I usually manage to jinx it when I place my bet on the Aberdeen to win but last night that wasn't the case.

Marvelous. Win win.

[TheDonbytheDee]

6 hours ago, TheDonbytheDee said:

I'm not one for getting carried away, but Hearts bottling the league and us winning the cup, does have a nice symmetry to it.

 

I was told this afternoon it was 400 points for the first round of tickets. No idea if any truth in that, but I haven't a chance if that much required. 

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[Elgindon]

Never been to East end,quite fancy this occasion though,points might be an issue.I blame Bertie

#buftybertyout

[Bukta Bertie]

Last time I was there it was magical. Don't tell Mason but the Dons fans had a Union Flag on the pitch.

Changed a lot since then mind you. Modern stadium. Bye bye terracing. Bye bye atmosphere. 

[Ajja]

One of my most enjoyable Dons experiences was at EEP as one Hans Gillhaus entered stage left. What a debut, unforgettable, what a player.

[Panda]

7 hours ago, mondo_notion said:

Tickets on sale for this one next week?  Anyone know?

https://www.afc.co.uk/2026/02/19/dunfermline-a-ticket-information/
 

Initial allocation of 3,700. £20 a ticket which is very sensible pricing. Sales begin Tuesday.

[Bukta Bertie]

Tickets sold out. Madness. 

[GASC1980]

That not just the initial allocation???

[Bukta Bertie]

6 minutes ago, GASC1980 said:

That not just the initial allocation???

No mention of it being an initial allocation. Dons using the words "our ticket allocation .... is now sold out".

I know Hibs got an extra batch but maybe with this being a QF the demand among locals will be higher so more tickets won't be an option?

[GASC1980]

The stand behind the goal we have been given holds more than the 20% they are duty bound to give us so they are under no obligation to give us more however I would expect a main stand allocation to be forthcoming. 

[Bukta Bertie]

I wouldn't be so sure. It only holds 11 and a half. 

Edited Wednesday at 18:50 by Bukta Bertie
Additional info.

[Elgindon]

Dont understand Scottish cup crowds these days.17k for a meaningless home league game v Dundee,9k v 'Well for the cup holders,.......but could probably sell at least half of that away in the Cup to the Pars

    Back in the day it was the other way round,sub 10k home league games,then sometimes a full house for the Cup 

Edited Wednesday at 19:39 by Elgindon

[Bukta Bertie]

28 minutes ago, Elgindon said:

Dont understand Scottish cup crowds these days.17k for a meaningless home league game v Dundee,9k v 'Well for the cup holders,.......but could probably sell at least half of that away in the Cup to the Pars

    Back in the day it was the other way round,sub 10k home league games,then sometimes a full house for the Cup 

League crowd wasn't 17,000. No chance. That figure includes season ticket holders who didn't actually click a turnstile. It's a shite way to record crowd stats. 

Season tickets don't cover the cup games so your getting a more genuine representation of how many punters are physically present inside the ground.